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Mucky Duck

3.7 (229 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Juke Box
Divey
Good for groups

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Gin And Chips
Steve A.

Checked out this cool Inner Sunset bar. It's only a few blocks from Golden Gate Park. Mucky Duck is good for drinks after long walks. For sure it was nice to have a sit and relax after a day of going around. The prices are pretty affordable for around here. A pretty good amount of space inside. It's a sports bar with plenty of TVs. There's a lot of games to watch. Good drink prices. It's about $8 for basic cocktails, which is pretty okay for around these parts it seems. As for the food, not really much. There's chips for $1 or so. But there's plenty of restaurants around. They may let people bring in stuff. Good location. It's only a few blocks to get to Golden Gate Park. There's also plenty of other cool things.

Spacedust! Vaccine Mandates! Go SF!
Michael S.

This is a sweet little bar! Pretty good crowd and everyone was here just to have a good time. Didn't do a whole lot of 'splorin', but it looked like they might have had some darts or something in the back. Maybe a little spot to do some dancin'? I think there's a Jukebox or magic music making maschine. Now, I can't say the same for everyone, and I know in the South Bay they don't really do it, but I'm STOKED that SF started implementing Vaccine Card Entry protocol. Don't have your vaccines? Then GTFO! It's SO nice being in a room knowing that every single person in there is vaccinated. So if you wanna be a big baby and cry that you can't get in, why don't you be an adult and get the vaccine. Be a part of the solution, not the problem, yeah? KThxBai! LuvYou! :D

John T.

All I can say is yum. I loved the hanger1 mule. Not much else to say. It is a bar usual crowd great bartender. She had good suggestions for drinks and kept them coming. Even when this place started to get crowded she still kept us drinking. lol not that we needed much push in that direction.

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Super nice bar, friendly staff, good drinks and great people. Big recommendation after visiting some of the nearby bars!

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Cool vibes with hot Bar tender pool table and chill people. Definitely coming back to chill

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Tried to come here multiple times because I live in the neighborhood but both times were met with incredibly rude and demeaning staff.

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Just reopened. Crazy call drink prices. Most expensive anywhere, just a warning. They do have regulars and a familiar bartender.

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robert anthony sylla is the absolute best bartender i've ever had. so knowledgeable. he's amazing. i will definitely be here again!!

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Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

4.5
(95 reviews)
2.5 mi

The craft cocktails are fantastic and designed to mimmic Asian dishes…read more Korean Cold Noodles ($19) Probably the most unique cocktail, and equally as delicious. Pandan Vieux Carré ($22) By far my favorite cocktail of the night - very well balanced, spirit forward but also bright and silky. A5 Wagyu & Black Truffle Old Fashioned ($25) This was also fantastic, rich and buttery old fashioned with truffle accents. The A5 Wagyu is sourced from the Niku Steakhouse local butcher shop! Ube Cheesecake ($19) Wonderful dessert cocktail to finish the night. We didn't have time to try the Escape Room connected to the Speakeasy, but we'll be back! There are two rooms, one in the front with a puzzle theme, and another in the back with a Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) vibe. Staff was friendly and took time to explain the clever menu to us!

Lore's Wonderland escape room was a fun and delightfully whimsical experience. **This review is…read moremainly for the escape room, as we did not order any additional drinks outside of the escape room.** THE SPACE // Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room has cool themed decor everywhere, from the dimly-lit speakeasy/bar room in front, to the Middle Earth/Lord of the Rings-themed board game room, to the individual bathrooms, and of course the escape room's multiple Alice in Wonderland-themed rooms. Clearly a lot of effort went into building these rooms and evoking a certain vibe for each. THE ESCAPE ROOM // The puzzles in the escape room varied in difficulty - some required us to think a bit more, some required our observational skills to work harder, and others required a light level of physical skill/movement. We were perplexed a few times but never got stuck for too long, as the White Rabbit (played by Phoenix, the live actor/puzzle master) would jump in occasionally to provide clues over the speaker or in person. It took us about 1 hr 20 min to finish the entire escape room; I thought the pacing was good. THE [ESCAPE ROOM] DRINKS // Lore's escape room experience comes with "a flight of themed cocktails or mocktails, including "potion"-style drinks that are integrated into the experience as you progress", per the website. We got to choose one cocktail/mocktail option (Korean Cold Noodles) from a list on the website, and the other two drinks are pre-selected to supposedly fit into the Wonderland theme, with the flavors described online as "berry" and "peach". You can get both cocktail and mocktails for your party, in case some people want alcohol and others don't. We all enjoyed the flavor of the Korean Cold Noodles cocktail, which was refreshing and surprisingly a bit minty in the mocktail version. However, we didn't like the two other two pre-selected themed drinks as much. The "berry" drink gave us cherry cough syrup vibes, and the cocktail version of it was quite strong. The "peach" mocktail drink reminded me of canned fruit syrup; we also were missing the two cocktail versions, though we decided not to ask for them as the mocktail version already was less than impressive. One other missed expectation here was the size of the drinks that we received in the escape room. We were expecting full-sized cocktails, like what they serve in the speakeasy in front. Instead, we found out that the drinks are served in small "vials". Given the size of the drinks in the escape room, combined with us not even enjoying two out of the three drinks, I would preferred to go through the escape room without the drinks at all, and likely pay a bit less for the escape room then. OVERALL // I'd still recommend the escape room as a good one-time experience with a date/friends/family. Just don't expect too much from the included themed drinks! The speakeasy drinks on the main menu do sound unique/tasty, so I might come back again to try those sometime.

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Cool Middle Earth themed room with lots of seating! Plenty of board games available to play as well
Cool Middle Earth themed room with lots of seating! Plenty of board games available to play as well
Our Pineapple Cake cocktail is an ode to Taiwan.
Our Pineapple Cake cocktail is an ode to Taiwan.
Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) + Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19)

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Borscht: Gin, beets, apple, citrus, dill, egg white ($20) + Korean Cold Noodles w/ brandy, pear, pineapples, cucumber, sesame ($19)
The Beehive

The Beehive

4.3
(455 reviews)
2.5 mi
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Love what + how they do it. It's a neighborhood bar that…read morejust feels right. Food wise I'm drawn to a few favorites like the stellar pork belly banh mi slider, fries and the chicken bites. It's a thoughtful menu w something for everyone. Had a Paper Plane which the bar man furiously shook to an icy froth on the top. Soooo good. Went on St Pat Saturday and was looking for a non frat crew vibe and was really pleased I remembered BH was close by.

Cool bar with bites in the Mission District. We got there shortly after it opened at 4pm on Friday…read moreafternoon. I was craving a refreshing craft cocktail and got one with the Green Emmanuelle. I liked the cardamom in the Beauty Mark as well that my partner ordered. We ordered shishito peppers and mushroom bahn mi sliders. The mushroom bahn mi sliders were amazing - the quality fillings and taste of the soft bun - I was unexpectedly hit with a bite of spice from maybe jalapeño seeds left but didn't sour my experience. The shishito peppers ended up being extremely spicy as well, those are usually just a few spicy and not the majority. The roasted lemon and salt was a wonderful combo but just too spicy to eat. However, the server very kindly removed it from our bill without us asking. We order the crostini because we were still hungry and that was an absolute hit. Delicious med-soft crostini with luscious berries and sweet honey. I didn't care my hands got sticky as it was soooo good! Great experience, I would be weary if the peppers as I'm a bit spice-intolerant but everything else was spot-on.

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Cocktail Menu
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Long Weekend

Long Weekend

4.6
(11 reviews)
4.0 mi

I was recommended this bar by a random acquaintance I met at a birthday party who hopped in our…read moreUber to Raven after the party wrapped. She hyped this bar up so much that I was convinced to check it out, and it came in clutch when I took my East Coast friends out in Chinatown and North Beach. We checked out all 3 levels of the bar and were really impressed by the downstairs vault area. We also settled in for a round of drinks. One of my friends can't drink alcohol, but luckily, the bartender was able to accommodate and prepare her a mocktail with coconut water based on the Princesa cocktail. I opted for the Hotel Nacional for something tropical, and my other friend got a negroni mezcal. I really liked my drink and the overall vibe of the bar. Service was also very friendly and professional. It'd be nice to come back and check out the scene on a weekend when it's more lively.

I found this spot a while back and finally had the opportunity to check it out during my birthday…read morestaycation in San Francisco. Right away, I loved the vibe and atmosphere. The DJ upstairs was playing a great mix of Latin and hip-hop music, while downstairs had old-school reggaeton, which I absolutely loved. It was a little warm downstairs, so I decided to stay upstairs for most of the night. I also appreciated that there was seating available upstairs because the main floor was extremely packed. Overall, I was having a great time until it came time to order my second drink. Unfortunately, I didn't catch the bartender's name, but he was wearing glasses and had a sleeve tattoo on one arm. My first order was quick and easy, so I didn't think much of it. However, when I went back for a second drink, I ended up waiting about 15 minutes at the bar. What was frustrating was that the bartender clearly saw me waiting, yet repeatedly served men who walked up after me. Another woman who was also waiting noticed what was happening and actually spoke up, saying, "She's been waiting here first, and so have I," after he immediately was trying to serve the guy next to us. The bartender looked at her, dismissed the comment, and continued serving other men who had arrived after both of us. As a former bartender myself, I was taught to scan the bar and serve guests in the order they arrive whenever possible. The way the situation was handled felt dismissive and unprofessional. What bothered me most wasn't the wait itself, it was feeling overlooked despite being visibly next in line. That said, I genuinely enjoyed everything else about Long Weekend. The music, atmosphere, and overall energy were great, and I don't plan on letting this one experience keep me from coming back. I'll definitely give it another shot. I'll just be ordering from a different bartender next time.

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The Vault in La Boveda
The Vault in La Boveda
Inside the bank vault
Inside the bank vault
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Seating in La Boveda
Cavaña

Cavaña

3.9
(547 reviews)
4.2 mi
$$$
Live music
Rooftop seating

Came here to celebrate a friend's 40th birthday and the vibes were absolutely insane. This place…read morehas such a fun energy! They play Cuban music that immediately gets everyone in the mood, and you can tell it's a spot people genuinely love coming back to. Heads up though: it's a small space, so it can get pretty packed. Only downside was the drink service was slow, especially with how busy it gets. We were patient because the drinks themselves were great once they arrived; well worth the wait, just budget extra time if you're in a group. Perfect spot for a celebration with friends if you don't mind a cozy, lively crowd and don't need drinks in a hurry. We had such a great night!

My family and I recently visited Cavaña in SF on Sunday 6/21 at 5:30pm, expecting to enjoy what we…read moreunderstood to be a rooftop restaurant and bar. Unfortunately, our experience started off on the wrong foot before we even made it upstairs. When we arrived, the doorman, a tall, heavyset gentleman, was eating and did not acknowledge us as we approached. I politely asked if the restaurant was open, and instead of simply answering the question, he responded that it wasn't a restaurant but a rooftop bar, adding, "I don't know where you got that misconception." I found the comment unnecessarily dismissive and somewhat condescending. As an educated woman visiting with my husband and our minor daughter, I felt there were more professional ways to clarify the venue's concept. Rather than engage further, I chose to ignore the remark. He then pointed us toward the line, despite there being no one else waiting, and pressed the elevator button with an attitude that made us feel like we were inconveniencing him simply by being there. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this interaction left us feeling unwelcome before we even had the opportunity to experience the venue itself. Hospitality begins at the door, and I hope management provides additional customer service training to ensure future guests are greeted with courtesy and respect.

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Cavaña
Cavaña
Cavaña

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Smuggler's Cove

Smuggler's Cove

4.1
(2.1k reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

My wife and I dropped by Smuggler's Cove on a Wednesday evening right when they opened and we…read moreheaded straight downstairs as recommended by many Yelpers. Be careful as you head down the stairs, as your eyes may need some time adjusting to the dim environment. Seating is first come first serve and the most popular spot definitely seems to be at the bar. Ordering is at the bar, and unfortunately, there's no physical menu here -- only a QR code that you'll have to scan to access their online menu. If you're able to, I definitely recommend browsing through the extensive menu online beforehand. While the menu is predominantly rum based drinks, there is also a handful of drinks that are not rum based. They also happen to have a non-alcoholic option where you can describe the flavor profile you're looking for and the bartender can put together a custom mocktail for you. I came in to Smuggler's Cove assuming everything would be over the top in terms of sweetness, but the drinks here are very well balanced. You can definitely taste the fresh citrus used in the drinks here. If you're looking for something very spirit forward, definitely look for items on the menu with a diamond next to it. I ended up ordering two drinks in the hour that I was there -- a zombie and a "Heaux Geaux", their take on the classic Vieux Carre. Since there was only one bartender downstairs, it took a while for the drinks to be prepared. I would recommend ordering your second drink about 20 minutes ahead of when you actually want it. Overall, Smuggler's Cove is probably the best tiki bar I've visited in the Bay Area. The drinks here are spectacular.

Tucked away behind a black panel in Hayes Valley is the the not-so-secret Smuggler's Cove (the line…read moredefinitely gives it away). If you brave the line on a weekend, you will be rewarded handsomely with delicious tiki cocktails and friendly service. The menu is extensive, so you won't be hard-pressed to find a drink you'd like. I personally love the Leilani Nouveau, which is refreshing When I lived in San Diego, a bartender at a tiki bar said the first stop in SF must be Smuggler's Cove and it really deserves all that praise and more!

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Upstairs Bar
Upstairs Bar
Downstairs bar
Downstairs bar
Another picture of the inside of the bar I love the atmosphere in here

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Another picture of the inside of the bar I love the atmosphere in here

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